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S237 AJL

1999 Yamaha XV1600

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha XV160020,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 AJL
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1600
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 May 2026 25,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 23,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 21,789 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 20,974 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 18,055 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2016 16,634 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1600?

Based on 8,331 MOT tests across 643 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
737
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
643
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 91
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 42
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 32
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
reflector on motorcycle missing 26
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S237 AJL is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha XV1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 20,986 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S237 AJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha XV1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S237 AJL registered?

S237 AJL is a 1999 Yamaha XV1600, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S237 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 AJL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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